Toyota Tacoma towing capacity

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped.Depending on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 3,500 lb to 6,500 lb, and payload tops out at 1,710 lb.

2026 Toyota Tacoma towing capacity chart

Every 2026 configuration the manufacturer publishes, highest rating first. Match your trim, cab, engine and drivetrain, or decode your VIN to narrow it down. Full 2026 page.

All figures in pounds, from the Toyota 2026 Tacoma Product Information (Toyota Pressroom), page 8. Hitch: Maximum ratings apply to i-FORCE models with the Tow Package; SR grade is rated 3,500 lb regardless of cab or drivetrain, and i-FORCE MAX hybrid Double Cab 4x4 is rated 5,950 to 6,000 lb. Class IV receiver and wiring are standard on Double Cab. Ratings assume a properly equipped vehicle and a trailer with brakes where required by the manufacturer. "n/a" means the manufacturer does not publish that figure in this document.
Configuration	Engine	Towing	Payload	GVWR	Note
SR5 and above · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x2	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,500	1,460	5,605	Payload 1,405 to 1,460 by configuration
SR5 and above · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x4	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,500	1,230	5,605
SR5 and above · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x2	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,400	1,690	6,025	Payload 1,445 to 1,690; GVWR 5,775 to 6,025
SR5 and above · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x4	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	6,400	1,705	6,305	Payload 1,380 to 1,705; GVWR 5,865 to 6,305
TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, Trailhunter, Limited · Double Cab · 5 ft · 4x4	2.4L i-FORCE MAX hybrid	6,000	1,710	6,835	Rated 5,950 to 6,000 by grade; payload 1,420 to 1,710; GVWR 6,665 to 6,835; curb 5,030 to 5,410
SR · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x2	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	3,500	1,460	5,605	SR grade rating; curb 4,145 to 4,200
SR · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x2	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	3,500	1,690	6,025	SR grade rating; GVWR 5,775 to 6,025
SR · XtraCab · 6 ft · 4x4	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	3,500	1,230	5,605	SR grade rating; curb 4,375
SR · Double Cab · 5 ft or 6 ft · 4x4	2.4L i-FORCE turbo	3,500	1,705	6,305	SR grade rating; GVWR 5,865 to 6,305

Toyota Tacoma towing capacity by year

Toyota Tacoma maximum towing capacity by model year, lb

Pounds. Source: manufacturer towing guides for each model year. Open a year for the per-configuration table.
Model year	Max towing	Towing range	Max payload	GVWR	Configs
2026 Toyota Tacoma	6,500lb	3,500 to 6,500	1,710	5,605 to 6,835	9
2025 Toyota Tacoma	6,500lb	3,500 to 6,500	1,710	5,605 to 6,835	9
2024 Toyota Tacoma	6,500lb	3,500 to 6,500	1,705	5,605 to 6,835	10

Need to know whether a specific trailer is safe behind your Toyota Tacoma? Use thetowing calculator, which checks trailer weight, tongue weight and passengers against the GVWR and GCWR of your configuration.

Frequently asked questions

How much can a Toyota Tacoma tow?

The 2026 Toyota Tacoma tows up to 6,500 lb when properly equipped. Depending on trim, cab, bed, engine, drivetrain and tow package, configurations for that year range from 3,500 lb to 6,500 lb.

Which Toyota Tacoma year has the highest towing capacity?

Among the years listed, the highest published maximum is 6,500 lb (2026, 2025, 2024).

Where do I find my exact Toyota Tacoma towing capacity?

Match your trim, cab, bed, engine and drivetrain to the configuration table on the model-year page, then confirm against the certification label in the driver's door jamb and the towing section of your owner's manual. The label shows your GVWR and axle ratings; the towing guide lists GCWR.